In the world of games and entertainment, there are companies that have followed their own unique paths, even if they aren’t necessarily flashy. One such company is ”Syscom Co., Ltd.,” headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo. Founded in 1991, this company with over 30 years of history is a well-known entity to those in the know within the Japanese gaming machine industry, handling everything from home video game software to the development, manufacturing, and sales of pachinko and pachislot machines. An ”accumulation of technology and conviction” that cannot be fully described by flashy advertisements truly lives on here.

Syscom’s unique point lies in its starting point. Originally, the company developed pachinko and pachislot machines as an affiliate of Abilit (now Konami Amusement). However, in 2009, it dissolved that capital relationship and joined the Bellco Group the following year, securing its own independence and developmental freedom. Being a company with roots in the gaming machine industry, a certain ”playfulness” and ”feeling of actual machines” live on in their game creation, giving them a unique flavor that sets them apart from other game makers.

In 1997, the headquarters moved to Matsugaya, Taito-ku, Tokyo, and then in 2011, to Higashi-Ueno in the same Taito-ku. While responding flexibly to changing times, Syscom has maintained its stance on ”monozukuri” (craftsmanship) in Tokyo, a city where information and culture converge. Even through office moves and organizational restructuring, it feels as though their development spirit has consistently pursued ”things that move the hearts of users.” In particular, their move to spin off the pachinko and pachislot machine development division in 1999 to aim for more specialized and high-quality product development is impressive.

Behind the fact that they have maintained a presence in the industry for many years despite being low-profile is a solid foundation of technology and development systems. Since renaming to the current ”Syscom Co., Ltd.” in 2004, they have further embodied the vision of ”fusion of systems and content” contained in the company name, firmly building trust with game fans and arcade operators. An accumulation of small innovations has shaped the Syscom of today.

Syscom may not be a major company that churns out a massive number of game titles. However, the products they create are packed with ”ingenuity to be played for a long time” and ”craftsman-like dedication.” Many people are likely drawn to such an attitude that brings Japan’s traditional ”monozukuri spirit” to life in the game industry. An existence that gets better the more you know about it, like a hidden gem of a restaurant—that is Syscom Entertainment.